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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CHONGQING, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — As more than 5,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) took to the night sky over southwest China's Chongqing Municipality in various patterns, the crowd of spectators went wild, applauding and shouting "This is so beautiful!"
Since mid-April 2025, the downtown area of Chongqing, where the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers meet, has been hosting stunning drone light shows on Saturdays. This amazing event has become the city's "calling card", breathing new life into the tourism industry and giving new impetus to the city's development.
As it turned out, on June 17 this year, Chongqing broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of drones flying at the same time: that evening, more than 100 thousand local residents and tourists were treated to a mesmerizing spectacle involving over 11,787 drones.
“The drone light show perfectly matches Chongqing’s stunning nightscapes, and the drone images also reflect the city’s unique characteristics. It’s truly a visual feast!” said Tong Cheng, a tourist from Shandong Province, eastern China.
Numerous drone shows have not only lit up Chongqing's night sky, but have also brought tangible economic benefits, boosting the city's growing night-time economy.
"Although such light shows last only 20 minutes on average, the consumer excitement they generate lasts all night," said Li Jingliang, who is in charge of the drone show in Chongqing.
Pei Zongquan, a restaurant owner near the venue, has witnessed the new boom in tourism. “The show starts at 9pm every day, but most visitors start arriving at around 5pm. They hang out here for a long time, and there’s no end to them until around 11pm,” he said.
Data shows that since the drone show began regularly this year, the total consumption volume has exceeded 350 million yuan (about 49.03 million US dollars).
Behind the above mentioned successes is the technical team that is busy organizing such a magnificent UAV show. To the surprise of many, 5000 drones are controlled by just one person on one computer.
According to Li Jingliang, the director of the drone show, the secret to the perfect collaboration of drones is real-time control and information sharing between drones. Each drone is equipped with advanced sensors that can accurately determine the necessary information about itself and other drones, including location, speed and orientation, and installed communication devices ensure that this information is quickly shared between drones. Then, based on this information and a pre-set grouping algorithm, the drones calculate their flight paths and movements, achieving precise coordinated flight.
Meanwhile, another remarkable feature of the unique charm of Chongqing drone show is the ever-evolving creative design, which incorporates elements such as local attractions, colorful local cuisine, and festival motifs. The original shows always have something new to offer, which never fails to attract and surprise tourists.
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